Description
Baked Apple Fritters are a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall with every bite. These easy-to-make fritters are baked, not fried, offering a guilt-free indulgence that’s just as delicious. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, they are studded with tender pieces of apple and topped with a sweet glaze that adds the finishing touch. Ideal for cozy brunches, family gatherings, or simply as a comforting dessert after dinner, these fritters are sure to become your new favorite autumn recipe. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, you’ll find yourself making them again and again throughout the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 Cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 Cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons butter (cold and cut into pieces)
- 1/2 Cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Cup chopped apple
- 1 Cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract; then combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in chopped apples gently.
- Drop 1/4 cup of batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth; brush over warm fritters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg